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A First Gaze at Creative Industries' Impact Beyond Urban Economies: New Findings
This page presents a collection of research, both from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (CIPEC) and external sources, offering insights into the creative industries. The following explores some of the game-changing studies that shed light on the path to investing in and nurturing local creative industries as part of the Levelling Up agenda.
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Further reading and references
A First Look at Connections Between the Presence of Creative Industries and the Wider Urban Economy (2020)
Synopsis: This study, conducted by Diana Gutierrez-Posada and Max Nathan from the CIPEC, the CityREDI University of Birmingham, and UCL, explores connections between creative industries and broader urban economies using Business Structure Database data spanning 21 years for UK cities.
Authors: Gutierrez-Posada, D., & Nathan, M.
Link: https://www.our website/blog/a-first-look-at-connections
Citation: Gutierrez-Posada, D., & Nathan, M. (2020). A first look at connections between the presence of creative industries and the wider urban economy. Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, CityREDI University of Birmingham and UCL.
What the Research Shows:
This study highlights that the impact of creative industries on the wider urban economy is generally minimal. Although these industries often attract attention for their presumed role as engines of urban growth, research findings suggest that their positive effects on broader economic outcomes beyond creative hubs are relatively limited. The main influence of creative industries on the urban economy occurs through clustering effects, fostering innovation and collaboration among firms within geographically concentrated areas[1].
[1]: Insights from this study challenge earlier optimistic notions, implying that while creative industries are essential to urban cultures and economies within their sectors, the broader transformative influence on urban economic growth may be smaller than anticipated[1].
Createch Activity in the UK (2021)
Description: An analysis of businesses nestling at the intersection of creative and technology sectors: who they are, where they thrive, and what opportunities they require.
Author: José Mateos-Garcia
Link: our website/research-reports/createch-activity-in-the-uk
Citation: Mateos-Garcia, J. (2021). Createch Activity in the UK. Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, and Nesta.
More on Creative Industries:
The Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre is a UK-based research center that aims to combine the best academic insights with real-world data to provide independent research and policy recommendations for the nation's creative industries.
The centre's work encompasses a broad range of sectors, including arts, culture, heritage, and design. Its research covers various aspects such as geography, skills development, talent management, and internationalization.
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- The impact of creative industries on the wider urban economy is often minimal, yet their presence can foster innovation and collaboration among firms in geographically concentrated areas, as suggested by a study led by Diana Gutierrez-Posada and Max Nathan from the CIPEC and other universities.
- A research report by José Mateos-Garcia analyzes businesses at the intersection of creative and technology sectors, detailing who they are, where they thrive, and what opportunities they require.
- Creative clusters play a significant role in nurturing innovation and collaboration among firms within local creative industries, according to research.
- The Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (CIPEC) is a UK-based research center focusing on the arts, culture, heritage, and design sectors, offering independent research and policy recommendations on various aspects, such as geography, skills development, talent management, and internationalization.
- Policy-and-legislation regarding creative industries should consider the evidence that the impact of creative industries on urban economic growth may be smaller than initially presumed, while creative industries are essential to urban cultures and economies within their sectors.
- General news sources often report on the latest findings from the CIPEC, offering insights into the creative industries and their relationship to broader urban economies.
- The data on creative industries collected by the CIPEC can help inform and refine policies aimed at fostering the growth and development of creative industries across the nation, particularly in underdeveloped regions.
- Skills development in the creative industries is a key aspect of research conducted by the CIPEC, focusing on the talent required to sustain and grow the sector, as well as strategies to attract, retain, and nurture that talent.
- Internationalization of creative industries is another area of focus for the CIPEC, with research efforts aimed at understanding the opportunities, risks, and challenges associated with expanding creative industries beyond domestic markets.
- The cultural and economic value of creative industries is more evident than ever, as they contribute to the growth and development of local economies, drive innovation, and support the preservation of our national heritage, making it essential to continue researching and investing in these industries.
